1st Edition

On the History of Economic Thought

By A. W. Bob Coats Copyright 1992
512 Pages
by Routledge

512 Pages
by Routledge

512 Pages
by Routledge

On the History of Economic Thought is introduced by an essay in intellectual autobiography outlining the development of Coats key ideas and the distinctive elements of his approach. Two themes in particular emerge. The first is the difference between British and American economics, both in content and in the practice of the profession. This is an important element in all areas of his research.... Read more
Part I: Introduction Part II: Mercantilism and Pre-Smithian Part III: Adam Smith and Classical Economics Part IV: Later Nineteenth Century British Part V: American Part VI: Recent, General Conclusion

Biography

A. W. Bob Coats